Much needed rain across North Carolina today may help many yards which have been brown for quite some time to turn back toward green. However, the rain has shown first signs it is leaving the region for the next few days. Wednesday's weather should feature only the slightest chance for storms in the mountains, with more tranquil conditions in the Piedmont. - Forecasters Ryan K. and Drew D.

NORTH CAROLINA

CharlotteMostly cloudy with only a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

High 80 with lows dropping to near 60. Chance of rain 10%

RaleighCloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High near 75 with lows around 58. Chance of rain 20%.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia Mainly sunny throughout the day. High around 86 and a low of 61.

(No chance of rain.)

Myrtle BeachPartly cloudy with only a slight chance of coastal thunderstorms.

High 83 with a low of 63. Chance of rain 15%.

12:05 AM MONDAY 5.17.2010Hello and welcome to the new Carolinas Zone! This is Forecaster Ryan. Our team has designed this main site page to complement the the excellent forecast work being done by our reliable North Carolina team of Erik, Drew and Forrest.Here is the first forecast for some of the selected cities in the forecast area for tomorrow.